Seehof: population and statistics
Seehof has a population of 63 (2025) across 8.4 km², or 7.5 people per km². It ranks 2,104 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 63 residents
- 8.4 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 757 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Seehof ranks No. 331 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,060 kWh a year here.
Seehof in numbers
Where is Seehof?
Population of Seehof over time
Seehof had 68 residents in 2015 and 63 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 67 |
| 2025 | 63 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bern for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,179 football pitches.
- Its population density is 31.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen (1,199 residents), 3.0 km away.
All indicators for Seehof
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Seehof | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Seehof | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 31 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,102 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 3.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Seehof | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 9.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 90.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 4 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 2,074 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,824 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 1.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,094 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 29,365 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Seehof | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 15 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,055 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,105 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 100.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 0.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Seehof | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 33 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,065 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 523.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 |
Society
| Indicator | Seehof | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Seehof
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seehof?
Seehof has 63 residents (2025), ranking 2,104 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Seehof?
Seehof covers 8.4 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Seehof growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Seehof went from 68 to 63, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Seehof?
Seehof is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.307, longitude 7.517.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Seehof?
In Seehof, “Dwellings” stands at 31 (2026), ranking 2,102 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Seehof?
In Seehof, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 2 (2026), ranking 2,105 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seehof?
In Seehof, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,060 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seehof?
The nearest to Seehof are Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen (3.0 km), Schelten (3.7 km), Corcelles (BE) (5.3 km), Mervelier (5.4 km), Herbetswil (5.9 km).